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The Liturgical Ministries

Unless otherwise indicated, for more information contact please Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy and Music, Robert McCaffery-Lent, 253-272-5136 at ext. 112.

The Liturgy Preparation Team

Has the sacred task of helping God’s people to shape a prayer that we might sing from our hearts. This group has the guardianship of that holy ground where God and God’s people meet and sit at a common table: the Sunday liturgy. Theirs is the work of calling others to serve at that table and of preparing them to serve with grace and reverence. It is nothing less than the responsibility of insuring that God’s word is proclaimed, clearly and with conviction. This ministry is for those who have a deep love for the ritual of God’s people at prayer. We meet monthly, usually on the third Tuesday of the month from Sept. through May to pray together, to ground ourselves in the scriptures for the liturgies we prepare and to provide for the appropriate use and arrangement of the materials, symbols and movements that are already given to us in our regular pattern of worship.

Acolytes

Take responsibility for freeing the presider from various details of the liturgy so he may give full attention to presiding. These servers are concerned with books and other objects used in the liturgy and they have an awareness of how things are to be handled. They know the order of the liturgy thoroughly, can anticipate each moment and need, and can meet these with grace and reverence. They are prepared for the expected AND the unexpected and are sensitive to the way in which they can influence the atmosphere of prayer by their presence. They arrive early and stay late, making sure that everything and everyone that is needed for the celebration of liturgy is ready. For more information, contact Team Leaders: 5 PM Mass: John Vance 272-5136; 8 AM Mass: Jim Plourde: 627-0867; 10:30 Mass: Barry Ryan 564-7649.

Eucharistic Ministers

Have the sacred task of ministering Christ’s body and blood to the Body of Christ, the church. They name for each of us the gifts we have offered and the gifts we receive: “The Body of Christ. The Blood of Christ.” You are privileged to serve all who approach the table reverencing all as you would your closest friend. For more information, contact Team Leaders: 5 PM Mass: John Vance 272-5136; 8 AM Mass: Gennyn Dennison: 845-1780;
10:30 Mass: Barry Ryan 564-7649.

Lectors

proclaim the readings from scripture and announce the intentions of the general Intercessions. This ministry is for those who take a special delight in the Word of God and for whom scripture is a regular part of their prayer life. It also requires a strong presence and voice to be able to proclaim with conviction and authenticity the Word of God in a large room full of people. The ministry of lector is open to adults and youth who have been confirmed. All lectors must attend one of two lector retreats/workshops: Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 am - Noon or Wednesday, October 25 from 7-9:30 pm. For more information, contact Lector Team Leaders: 5 PM Mass: Hari Alipuria 383-4185; 8 AM Mass: Kathy Sdao 752-2094; 10:30 AM Mass: Carola Wittman 425-228-7012.

Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality

Are the first of Christ’s faces to greet God’s people as they assemble for prayer. Their greeting of welcome is the first wish that “The Lord Be With You.” Theirs is a word that welcomes the stranger to be at home. Theirs is the Lord’s face and voice for those who enter and depart the holy ground of prayer. In addition to this welcoming presence, they help to seat the community when necessary, hand out the songsheets, assist with any special needs, take up the offering, facilitate the communion procession, hand out bulletins at the end of mass and stay after liturgy to tidy up. For more information, contact Usher Team Leaders: 5 PM Mass: Bob Schmidt & Carol Thompson 253-941-0662; 8 AM Mass: Lennard Johnson 752-6398; 10:30 AM Mass: Carl Miller 537-8246.

Liturgical Dance/Movement

Liturgical Dance/Movement members lead the community in prayer through movement and dance. These ministers find a way to God through the use of movement and dance. They pray with their bodies and are comfortable doing so in a public setting. Formal dance training, while helpful, is not necessary. For more information, call Marcia Matthaei at 253-564-3635.

Ritual Assistants

Ritual Assistants help to carry various objects needed for the liturgy in processions throughout the year. These add
color and vibrancy and solemnity to our liturgies. They may carry: banners, candles, flowers, books and any other objects needed for the liturgy. This ministry is open to parishioners of all ages. Rehearsals are usually in the hour before the liturgy but special occasions may call for a rehearsal on another day. For more information, contact the lead acolyte for your particular Mass: 5 PM Mass: John Vance 272-5136; 8 AM Mass: Jim Plourde: 627-0867; 10:30 Mass: Barry Ryan 564-7649.

Processional Cross Bearers

Processional Cross Bearers carry the processional cross at the beginning of Mass. For more information contact the lead acolyte at your particular Mass: 5 PM Mass: John Vance 272-5136; 8 AM Mass: Jim Plourde: 627-0867; 10:30 Mass: Barry Ryan 564-7649.

The Environment and Art Team

The Environment and Art Team Helps to fashion a place to pray together by creating an environment that is hospitable, welcoming, clean, human, honest and beautiful. This is all done in a way which points beyond to the awe and wonder that foster our prayer. These are the artists and artisans in the parish who know not only what is beautiful, but what is capable of serving this community’s prayer. They meet monthly and as needed to prepare the space. For more information call Committee Chairperson Carol Colleran at 253-983-0064.

Church Decorators

Church Decorators help prepare the church environment for Christmas Eve, the Easter Vigil and other special times. This ministry is for those who enjoy working to prepare a sacred space for liturgy using the myriad symbols at our disposal: flowers, banners, candles, plants and boughs, wreaths and trees, etc. We need folks who might not see themselves as particularly creative but love to take directions and help implement others’ ideas: people who are movers, ladder climbers and such. It requires a block of time on the Sunday afternoon preceding Christmas and from about 6-9 pm on Good Friday and 10 am - Noon on Holy Saturday, the day of the Easter Vigil. It may require occasional other times for other special events..For more information, call Carol Colleran at 253-983-0064.

Sacristans

Sacristans: Are the “homemakers” of the parish, of the house of the church. Members of the team keep the various sacristies clean and organized, make sure needed supplies are available and help prepare the church for the various liturgies including the weekend, weekdays and funerals and weddings. For more information, contact sacristan Gennyn Dennison 845-1780 or Laurie Vanderpool 588-1313.

Bread Bakers

Bread Bakers bake bread to be used at the weekend liturgies. These people enjoy baking and sharing what they prepare with many others! For more information, call Sara Bennett at 253-848-7591.

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